Toni the Superhero: Subtle Moral Lessons

kfwilson6 · Post by **kfwilson6** » 06 Jul 2018, 11:35

There are so many lessons in this book. Great point Britty01 about the value of time. Hopefully kids don't look at all the things Toni likes and think he does all of theme each day though.

Post by **Kibet Hillary** » 07 Jul 2018, 13:01

It is a very important way forward. There is no use to portray a superhero as someone with some superhuman abilities and powers yet kids cannot possess this. More so, it will be wrong to expect kids to appreciate themselves when they do small tasks such as daily activities when all they know and have been conditioned to think of is someone who can fly or do something out of the ordinary. It is a way they could take but it does not mean that they go towards one theme as well.

Dabuddhababe · Post by **Dabuddhababe** » 07 Jul 2018, 21:10

This book shows that everyone has to help out and be responsible, even a superhero. It's a great idea, and I think authors could acclimate this into other stories. The older the children get the less they want to help out and do the little things that make a big difference. The next book could be about a Fireman that helps people all day, but goes home and helps cook and clean up around the house.

Chigozie Anuli Mbadugha · Post by **Chigozie Anuli Mbadugha** » 08 Jul 2018, 17:03

I liked the introduction of moral lessons in the book and I think it is a smart way of getting children to emulate their 'superhero'. Awesome!

Post by **Kibet Hillary** » 11 Jul 2018, 08:26

Mjgarrison wrote: ↑02 Jul 2018, 01:05 That was one of the aspects I loved most. I hope it encourages many children to do more than they normally would, for their own health and to help out others.

Wow, this is awesome. I also hope that indeed, as you have stated, many will be inspired through these moral lessons to do good. The one important aspect that should not be left out is that the parents and educators have a great role to play here as they guide the young readers to draw out some of this lessons.

Callistus Ibenye · Post by **Callistus Ibenye** » 13 Jul 2018, 21:25

That is a reason why i liked the book and I think its a welcomed idea, because making Toni a superhero would have been devoid of value without his moral qualities, which kids would like to emulate.

LaurenHaupt · Post by **LaurenHaupt** » 14 Jul 2018, 00:34

Shows kids that they can have fun while being active and helping others.

Post by **Sanju Lali** » 14 Jul 2018, 01:23

I feel that superpowers are always given to help others and this is what Tony does to make best use of superpower. hence tony is real super hero

Ashiyya Tariq · Post by **Ashiyya Tariq** » 14 Jul 2018, 02:03

The moral lesson is very clear that author wants to inculcate positive habits in children.

Okafor Prosper · Post by **Okafor Prosper** » 14 Jul 2018, 12:23

One of the messages I got from the book is that If you're a good kid, you can be or do anything.

Ksharmilla · Post by **Ksharmilla** » 14 Jul 2018, 19:08

Lots of children's authors include morals in their plot. Sometimes it takes a little explanation but it is there. These morals are more pronounced in this book because the author would like little kids to get the point immediately.

Brittany J · Post by **Brittany J** » 14 Jul 2018, 22:05

I agree. The author introduced a superhero as also doing normal activities as a way to encourage children to do these activities as well. It makes the idea of a superhero more relatable to children. They may not be able to fly, but they do have some things in common!

briellejee · Post by **briellejee** » 14 Jul 2018, 22:43

I think it is a good feature in a children's book. In this advanced tech life, children are prone to movies that includes superheroes with superpowers and that having the ability to fly is awesome and cool, so being able to say that being normal itself or doing normal things can be a big help and can change someone's life is a good step to let children recognize their own abilities. I think children's book authors would want to adopt this kind of theme to help children learn to love themselves as they are at such a young age.

Samanthajayne12 · Post by **Samanthajayne12** » 15 Jul 2018, 05:25

I think it's a great approach to teach children these moral lessons. It definitely encourages better behaviour and children will want to do these things to be helpful if that's what it takes to be a superhero!

melissy370 · Post by **melissy370** » 15 Jul 2018, 20:06

The reason why I liked the book so much was because of the moral lessons. Helping around the house, taking care of animals, and eating right should be encouraged. I liked how the author used this platform to teach children these things.